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Sebastian Reimann is a Researcher and Doctoral Researcher at Ruhr-Universität Bochum, focusing on the subproject 'Metaphor and social positioning in religious online forums' within the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) 1475 'Metaphors of Religion'. He is affiliated with the Center for Religious Studies (CERES), the CERES Early Career Researchers' Program, and the Graduate School of Metaphor and Religion. His work examines religious discourse dynamics in digital contexts, particularly analyzing how metaphors shape social positioning in online forums.
Research Interests: His studies bridge Religious Studies, Linguistics, and Digital Humanities, investigating metaphor usage in religious communication, socio-linguistic interactions in digital spaces, and the evolution of religious identities through online discourse. He employs qualitative methods to explore how metaphors mediate ideological and communal boundaries.
Advising & Grants: As a PhD candidate, Reimann is supported by institutional programs and collaborates within interdisciplinary teams at CERES and CRC 1475. His research contributes to broader projects on religion’s metaphorical frameworks in modern contexts.
Labs & Teams: Active in the CRC 1475’s Subproject C04, he collaborates with scholars across theology, sociology, and communication studies to advance understanding of religion’s discursive dimensions in digital environments.
